Darrell V. Iden

Darrell Vernon Iden, age 96, a resident of the Helen Purcell Home in Zanesville, and with the care of his family and Central Ohio Hospice, passed away peacefully on the morning of November 14, 2024.

Darrell was born and lived his entire life until 2021 on the outskirts of Gratiot, Ohio. Born the son of Vernon and Ethel (Loughman) Iden on December 31, 1927, he proudly attended and graduated from Hopewell High School. He dedicated his entire life to farming the family farms in Muskingum and Licking Counties, as well as driving bus for West Muskingum Schools for eleven years.

On March 2, 1952, he married his beloved wife, Myrna Loy Huffman, and together they raised three sons, Ron, Jeff, and Roger. Myrna preceded him in death in 2015. During their marriage, they worked together and were devoted to the Gratiot Church and the National Trail Farm Bureau Advisory Council. In his younger days, Darrell was active in various agricultural organizations in Muskingum County.

In his later years, Darrell was faithful to watch his grandchildren in their sporting events, especially basketball because it was his favorite. He loved the time they spent with him as they were growing up, and as they came back to visit him when they became adults.

He is survived by his sons and their families: Ron and Cindy Iden, Jeff and JoEllen Iden, and Roger and Gina Iden. His grandchildren include Ashlee and Bryan McAfee, Janel and Mitch Blankespoor, Jay and Tomra Iden, and Jacie and Mark Simon, and great-grandchildren, Brandon and Brylee McAfee, Jesalyn and Tyus Blankespoor, and Addison Iden.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by siblings Bernedetta Moore, Ella Jean Carpenter, and Donald Iden.

Friends and family may call from 11:00 A.M. until time of service at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, November 18, 2024, at Gratiot United Methodist Church, 345 South Street, Gratiot OH. with Pastor Paul Bugglin officiating. Darrell will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife Myrna at Poplar Fork Cemetery, Gratiot.

The family would like to thank The Helen Purcell staff, Central Ohio Hospice, and his special friend David Harrop for their daily love and care.

As an expression of sympathy, the family suggests memorial contributions be made in Darrell’s name to The Helen Purcell Home, Activities Department: 1854 Norwood Boulevard, Zanesville, OH. 43701.

All arrangements have been entrusted to the BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME 1271 BLUE AVENUE, ZANESVILLE.

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